Location: HQ - Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Status: Full-time / 100% on-site
Compensation: $110,000 - $120,000 annually
Position Summary: Seeking an innovative and passionate creative Senior Graphic Designer with experience designing graphic apparel, who is interested in joining our team. This role will be primarily focused on designing graphics to be applied on a range of products—including t-shirts, hoodies, accessories, etc.— for our inline collections as well as our in-store and web-exclusive programs.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conceptualize, research and pull reference tears for graphic apparel collections.
- Design graphic apparel collections for men’s, women’s, kids as well as graphics to be used on accessories and lifestyle items.
- Design graphic apparel collections for in-store, web, and location-specific needs
- Partner with cross-functional partners—merchandising, product development, tech design and domestic/overseas factories to achieve high-quality products.
- Present and pitch ideas/concepts for assigned projects to the CEO/creative director in team design meetings.
- Manage collections from concept to production.
- Complete tech packs for all approved designs.
- Work with tight timelines without compromising quality of deliverables.
- Follow product lifecycle with approvals on color, fabric, art, branding, and techniques from launch to production.
- Managerial experience preferred, but not required.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience
- 6-8 years of experience in graphic apparel design or relevant industry.
- Experience designing graphics and application of graphics to apparel.
- Strong ability to create original graphics, wordmarks, and logos that consistently fit within the brand's aesthetic.
- Experience with embellishment, printing, and finishing techniques.
- Understanding of product development, including the ability to launch approved designs with a factory using a PLM software and create tech packs.
- Strong background with graphic design in creating and manipulating art and having an understanding of print-ready files for factories.
- Experience and knowledge of product development process / calendar / timelines.
Skills
- Adobe Creative Suite.
- PLM system Interpersonal communication skills.
- Organizational skills to keep track of a variety of ongoing projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to think critically and problem-solve to achieve higher product standards.
WHO YOU ARE
Professional Characteristics
- Organized & detail-oriented
- Communicative & collaborative
- Adaptive & versatile
- Innovative
Personal Characteristics
- Solution-driven
- Reliable
- Resourceful
